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K957 CHN

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK957 CHN
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2005 81,728 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 81,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake hoses starting to corrode

front number plate damaged

How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?

Based on 4,916 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
1,441
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 409
constant velocity joint gaiter split 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 224
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K957 CHN is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 49,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Marbella fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 409 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K957 CHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Marbella typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K957 CHN registered?

K957 CHN is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K957 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K957 CHN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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